Join us for the 9th Annual Artwork Contest for all kids K-6th grade in conjunction with our 4-Mile Run/Walk and 1-Mile Family Fun Run.

Entrant artwork due date is August 20, 2012. Submissions should include:
Name, Phone, Age, & School clearly on the back of each submission. Submit to: 2012 Kansas City Zoo Run Committee, 2111 E. Santa Fe, #151, Olathe, KS 66062. Please make sure all artwork is packaged to ensure it is not damaged in transit.

Each submission should include a black and white drawing outline of the design, along with a photo copy of the drawing that the child would color. Please use no more than 4 colors. This allows us to translate the artwork to the merchandise. No chalk permissible. The artwork should feature our 2012 endangered species. It should have visual references to the run. No writing, date or place reference necessary.

Entrant may submit multiple designs. Each submission will be considered independently.

Submitted artwork will not be returned to the entrant, except by special arrangement.

The entrant submitting the winning artwork will be awarded:

• $50 cash awarded at his or her school assembly;
• A free entry into the run;
• Free choice of apparel with artwork;
• Be recognized at the awards ceremony the day of the event.

The entrant will be given credit for the winning artwork, unless the entrant specifically requests anonymity.

The entrant agrees to relinquish all usage rights to the winning artwork. The winning artwork will become the sole property of Event Midwest, L.L.C., to be used solely at its discretion.

The Kansas City Zoo Run reserves the right to alter the winning artwork, as required for reproduction.

The shirts allow for artwork up to 12" X 12" in size, and we like to maximize our usage of this space (that is, the printed artwork will measure 12" in at least one dimension). This means that the original artwork must be able to scale to this size without appearing "jagged" or "blocky".

As for color, the shirts will be printed in 4-color.

Designs using paints and pencils, and the like are welcome. No chalk permitted. Please apply the above suggestions as appropriate.

Entry into the artwork contest constitutes understanding of and agreement to these rules and regulations.

Finally, have fun and we look forward to seeing some creative, unique designs!

Click here to download an entry form.